Which of the following languages was used by the Sangam poets for composing the texts?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Tamil.
The Sangam poets composed their literary works in Tamil, one of the oldest Dravidian languages. The Sangam literature, created between 300 BCE and 300 CE in South India, reflects the social, political, and cultural life of the ancient Tamil people. It includes famous anthologies such as Ettuthogai (Eight Anthologies) and Pattuppāṭṭu (Ten Idylls), showcasing themes of love, war, heroism, and ethics.
Other options:
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Malayalam evolved later from Tamil and was not used in Sangam times.
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Kannada developed its classical literature later, around the 9th century CE.
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Telugu literature began to flourish much after the Sangam period.